News & Information
Load Management & EV Programs
Load Management
Participate in one or more of the following load management (also known as off-peak) programs and receive electricity at nearly half the regular rate! To enroll, contact the Energy Experts
Rate Case Update, Crops Day, MyDEA & More
Rate Case Update
On January 16, 2026, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued its formal order approving the settlement agreement reached in June 2025 regarding Dakota Electric’s rate case.
On February 13, 2026, […]
Introducing MyDEA
A new, easier way to manage your electric account
Dakota Electric is launching My Dakota Electric Account (MyDEA), a new portal and billing system designed to […]
Getting Started with MyDEA
Getting Started with MyDEA
Members who have provided an email address to Dakota Electric will receive an individualized message in late February when account setup opens. Be sure to check your junk mail!
Members who […]
Your New Electric Bill
New bill features — front
- You will have a new account number.
- Designed to be cleaner and easier to read.
- See your balance at a glance.
- Payment options […]
2026 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour
Each year Dakota Electric selects five winners from our pool of applicants to attend the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. The window for applications for 2026 runs from December 29 to February […]
Rate Case Update & Notice to Cogenerators
Rate Case Update
On December 11, 2025, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved Dakota Electric’s rate case settlement. The approved settlement reduces the overall rate increase from about 11% to 9.6%.
Some final housekeeping […]
Dakota Electric Association® announces retirement of $4.2M in capital credits
Member-owners to receive checks
(FARMINGTON, MN) January 27, 2026 – The Dakota Electric board of directors approved the retirement of $4.2 million in capital […]
Dakota Electric Association® opens applications for Electric Cooperative Youth Tour
High-school students can win an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C.
(FARMINGTON, MN) January 6, 2026 – Dakota Electric Association is calling on the […]
Dakota Electric Association® employees raise more than $21,500 for local organizations
Donations benefit Creating Healthier Communities, 360 Communities and Kaitlyn’s Closet
(FARMINGTON, MN) January 6, 2026 – Dakota Electric Association is delighted to share that its employees raised more than $21,500 for local non-profits […]
